ArticleInnovation in aging2020
Race, Obesity, and Mental Health Among Older Adults in the United States: A Literature Review.
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- Exploratory Analysis of Mental Health and Quality of Life Outcomes in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Sitting Time in Older Adults With Obesity.Journal of aging and physical activity · 2026Trial
- The impact of 4-week high-intensity interval training on mental health and sleep quality in female college students with normal weight obesity: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of translational medicine · 2025Trial
- Trends in Atrial Fibrillation-Related Mortality Among Adults With Obesity in the United States From 1999 to 2024.Obesity science & practice · 2026Article
- A geriatrician's approach to managing the complex older adult with obesity.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2025Review
- Depression and Anxiety Among Obese and Overweight Individuals in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cureus · 2025Review
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- Race and Mental Health Among Older Adults: Within- and Between-Group Comparisons.Innovation in aging · 2020Article
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Abstract
Rising rates of obesity among older adults in the United States are a serious public health concern. While the physical health consequences of obesity are well documented, the mental health consequences are less understood. This is especially the case among older adults in general and among racial and ethnic minority older adults in particular. Available studies document a link between obesity and a variety of mental health disorders. However, findings from this body of evidence are inconsistent, especially when race and ethnicity are considered. This article examines research on obesity and mental health among older adults and identifies risk factors, causal mechanisms, and methodological approaches that help clarify the equivocal nature of the literature. Promising research and future directions include studies that consider a wide array of contextual factors and population heterogeneity.
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